AN/So here's a new chapter, I know it's been awhile. This chapter was a little rushed so I'm sorry if it's not up to standards guys ;) Thankyou so much for all the reviews I love reading them; it's so exciting finding out that people have reviewed my story, so please continue to tell me what you like, and what I could improve on.
Charmed Phoebe- Hiya, I didn't get what you meant about' Bend it' until I read over chapter two, no I didn't do it on purpose, maybe subconsciously lol. I love that movie.
Tibby froze, staring at Andy. She had been hoping she would see him again since they had met in the lobby. Her luck at seeing him again so soon astounded her, although, she was at the 'Lucky' Stars Video Arcade.
There was a loud cheer as Brian reached the next level of the game he was playing; she tore herself away from Andy's gaze to see what was happening. Brian was red in the face from video game adrenaline, which she hadn't known existed until she meet him. He was surrounded by kids of all ages, some cheering him on, while others looked on with tension in their faces, obviously fearing Brian would beat their top scores. There was a young girl, about fourteen watching Brian's every move, the look of admiration was so apparent that Tibby actually felt a pang of jealousy. She realised how stupid that was and laughed inwardly, she still thought it was funny how seriously some of these people took playing video games.
Tibby turned back to the restaurant to discover than Andy was gone from his seat. Where had he gone? Had she scared him off, maybe he thought she was spying on him or something, she felt sick just thinking that. Tibby stood on her tiptoes and tried to look down the other end of the restaurant through the window, unsuccessfully. Tibby sighed, she had been handed a piece of luck and then had it spirited away. She rested her forehead against the cool glass of the window.
Just as she was about to turn around Tibby felt a hand on her shoulder. Had Brian won the game already? She hadn't heard a roar of victory.
'Ah Tibby?' That wasn't Brian's voice, that was…she spun around
'A..Andy, Hi' She said, playing it cool and shoving her hands into her pockets.
He grinned down at her. 'Are you…looking for someone?' he asked gesturing to the window behind her.
'Um..' playing it cool was out of the window-literally. Tibby searched for some explanation, avoiding Andy's eyes she looked over at Brian, who was staring at them with an unreadable expression. All his fans had their eyes glued to the screen with anticipation, but Brian only had eyes for Tibby and Andy.
'Watch out for that…' cried out Brian's young admirer.
But it was too late, Game Over.
Brian barely flinched; he tore his eyes away from Tibby and shrugged, backing away from the machine. She watched as Brian turned and walked out onto the sidewalk.
'Tibby?' Andy said questioningly, not having noticed Brian's demise. Her attention snapped back to the gorgeous guy in front of her, and reluctantly she realised that she wanted to go after her friend, to make sure he was alright.
'I'm sorry Andy, I have to go, my friend…' she trailed off, turning to leave.
'Tibby wait a second' Andy called, walking up to her 'Would you like to meet for breakfast tomorrow morning in the hotel restaurant…about eight?' He gave her a heart-melting smile, which she couldn't resist.
'Sure, I'll see you then' she said, desperately trying to wipe the ridiculous grin off her face. She gave him a little, immature wave and ran out of the Arcade.
Tibby looked down the street for Brian who was walking away and rapidly disappearing in the crowd. She felt a twinge of anger, he had just left her there. What was his problem? She ran after him.
'Brian, you dork, wait up' Tibby came into step next to him, Brian said nothing. She figured he was upset over losing the game. She was about to remind him that it was 'just a game' but stopped herself, because to Brian it was more than just a game, it was a release from everything that was wrong in his life. Brian played video games to escape from reality, and to make him feel good about himself. Tibby's release was film-making, and she knew if anyone sneered at what she loved as being insignificant, she would not be happy.
They walked along in silence.
'Sorry about your game. We should go back tomorrow and you could have another go' Tibby said, trying to put on a cheerful front. She was dying to tell him about her breakfast date with Andy, but she wasn't sure he would be happy about it. She didn't know why she got that impression, but she felt awkward mentioning it.
Brian shrugged 'Yeah, whatever. So who was your friend?'
Tibby was astonished; it wasn't like Brian to act like this. He was being sulky, Brian was usually so even tempered, and she had come to rely on him always being the same in ever situation. It was a comfort. Tibby didn't know why he was acting like this, but she assumed it must have been because of the game, Brian wasn't used to losing video games, they were his 'unbeatable' skill, maybe he was in shock.
'His name's Andy, remember I told you about him, the guy who gave us one of his rooms. He's a really great guy from what I can tell'
'You never had the best character judgement' said Brian irritably.
'What's that supposed to mean Brian? I'm friends with 'you' aren't I'
Brian stopped walking unexpectedly and Tibby had to backtrack a few paces to stand opposite him.
Brian looked at her so closely that she felt uncomfortable, as if she was being examined.
'You don't know who he is, do you?' he stated, rather than asked, with a trace of pity.
Thats it! quite a long chapter for me. Please Review. Thanks.
